Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
The overflow of joy should spread out all over my path like a toy box turned upside down with legos and blocks cascading and filling my footpath. My heart is full of God's love and all my speech should reflect that. Be gentle. Be kind. The person you are talking to might be having a tough day.
Be a better listener than you are speaker. People don't usually say that they need someone to talk. They always say they need someone to listen to them. Sometimes that is all someone needs to feel cared for. We can demonstrate and pass on the love of God in the smallest things.
Speaking in reassurance to one another. Speaking in respect. Addressing the other with total attention and presence. That means being in the moment.
The subtleties become a bright light of goodness.
They can help us see clearly, and sometimes through other things to the other side. The heart of the matter.
Take a deep breathe. Pause. Then speak.
Let the words be caring. Let them be true, honest, and aimed at love. Don't stray off toward gossip and negativity. Let your heart always be known by your words.
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